Kyren Williams

The Rams used a third-round pick on running back Blake Corum with the idea that they'd use him to share reps and carries with Kyren Williams.

The Rams used a third-round pick on running back Blake Corum with the idea that they'd use him to share reps and carries with Kyren Williams.

Williams rushed 18 times for 50 yards and a touchdown while catching all three targets for four receiving yards in

The biggest takeaway from Week 1 for Williams was his continued workhorse status in a Rams backfield that came into the season with some question marks following the selection of Blake Corum in the third round of this year's draft. Corum was active but did not see a running back opportunity, instead ceding backup work to Ronnie Rivers. Williams saw 21 of a total 23 running back opportunities and should see better fantasy days ahead against opponents not as stout against the run as the Lions. One such occasion occurs in Week 2 when the Rams travel to Arizona to take on the Cardinals.

Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Andy Behrens explains why the panic about the Rams running back should not be believed heading into the season.